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1 -Gang PVC New work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 1 -Gang PVC New work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

4.7
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 4.7 out of 5
575 Reviews


95% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this electrical box for straightforward installation, reliable performance, and exceptional value. Most highlight how it nails directly to studs with included hardware, requiring no additional tools, and note clean, easy-to-remove knockouts. Reviewers consistently report it works exactly as expected, meets code requirements, and maintains structural integrity. The lightweight PVC construction resists cracking under normal pressure. Many emphasize the affordable price delivers professional-grade results without premium costs, making it ideal for DIYers and contractors. A few mention minor preferences regarding included nails or color, but these rarely detract from overall satisfaction.

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575 Customer Reviews

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Easy to install

April 29, 2026
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Electrical box

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Did the job.

April 28, 2026
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Solid product

Product works well for it's purpose and price. Could be sturdier.

April 27, 2026
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Works as advertised

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Worked great and the nails went right into the stud

April 27, 2026
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Solid, Reliable Electrical Box

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The CANTEX 1-Gang PVC New Work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box delivers exactly what it is designed for: a straightforward, durable enclosure for residential and light commercial wiring projects. The PVC construction is lightweight but rigid enough to hold its shape during installation, and it resists cracking under normal fastening pressure. The molded-in nail-on flanges make mounting to studs quick and predictable, which helps maintain alignment when running multiple boxes in a row. Knockouts ar...

April 25, 2026
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Works exactly as expected

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Works exactly as expected

April 24, 2026
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Fine

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Great

April 22, 2026
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Nail on box

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Quality eelectrical box

April 22, 2026
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Your standard single gang electrical box

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Ease of installation

April 18, 2026
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Easy

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Easy to install

April 17, 2026
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Easy to install.

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Easy to install. I wish the tabs were a bit more pronounced so it didn’t move backward when hammering the nails. Also, half the nails were missing on the boxes I bought which was annoying.

April 16, 2026
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